food history – A Dollop of History

WWII Food Rationing: Eggs in Rice Nests & Cheese Muffins (1943)

From “The Victory Cook Book,” brought to you by Lysol Disinfectant.

A circa 1390 dish of pasta layered with cheese and butter.

A collection of recipes and materials from primary sources dated 1742-1940.

This Dutch parsnip salad is based on an earlier recipe by Bartolomeo Platina, circa 1475.

This deliciously simple vintage ice cream recipe is made only with orange juice, cream and sugar.

Sam Bilton’s book includes over 100 gingerbread recipes! I sampled Scottish Broonie, Swedish Pepparkakor and American Maple Syrup Gingerbread.

A traditional spiced yogurt dessert from Nepal, garnished with pistachios and strawberries

An easy and healthy cabbage and bone broth soup from the 15th-century.

A simple Edwardian-era clam broth once served at luxury hotel restaurants.

Put those pie pumpkins to good use with this simple 19th-century side dish.